‘Swift and Certain Justice’: Trump Throws Down the Gauntlet on Mail Bombing Suspect

Shortly after federal authorities in Florida announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with at least a dozen suspicious packages sent to public figures this week, President Donald Trump praised law enforcement efforts.

He was speaking at an event at the White House on Friday when he addressed the ongoing investigation.

“I am pleased to inform you that law enforcement has apprehended the suspect and taken him into custody,” Trump announced to the crowd.

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Attendees, including a group of young black leaders, cheered the news, which the president credited to “an incredible job by law enforcement” on every level.

Trump said authorities staged a “far-reaching federal, state and local investigation to find the person or persons responsible for these events,” going on to denounce all forms of political violence.

“These terrorizing acts are despicable and have no place in our country — no place,” he said.

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As the investigation continues, the president said he has “instructed authorities to spare no resource or expense in finding those responsible and bringing them to swift and certain justice.”

Trump added that he expects a prosecution that will send the message that domestic terrorism is unacceptable.

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“We will prosecute them, him, her, whoever it may be, to the fullest extent of the law,” he said. “We must never allow political violence to take root in America — cannot let it happen.”

Trump said he is “committed to doing everything in (his) power as president to stop it and stop it now.”

The president went on to reiterate his appreciation for the rapid response of investigators.

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“I want to applaud the FBI, Secret Service, the Department of Justice, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, the NYPD and all law enforcement throughout the entire country — incredible partners,” he said.

Trump noted that identifying the suspect, Cesar Sayoc, was like finding a “needle in a haystack,” congratulating law enforcement for “an incredible, incredible job.”

Chris Agee is an American journalist with more than 15 years of experience in a variety of newsroom settings. After covering crime and other beats for newspapers and radio stations across the U.S., he served as managing editor at Western Journalism until 2017. He has also been a regular guest and guest host on several syndicated radio programs. He lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with his wife and son.